Abstract

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) held a national roundtable on new directions in international research in Canada (May 22-23, 2003). This report addresses issues on bridging the North-South knowledge divide; policy challenges and opportunities for this research collaboration; the concept of ”research diplomacy” as a potential new dimension for Canadian foreign policy; and recognizing the complexity and heterogeneity of Southern partners in terms of their research capacity, strengths and development needs.